GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for obesity and bilateral hearing loss, and remanded claims for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, and right ankle disability due to secondary causes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, service connection for gallbladder disease and functional gastrointestinal disorders, and remanded claims for peripheral neuropathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and residuals of liver disease.

The Board granted service connection for osteomyelitis of the right knee and tibia, but denied it for arteriosclerosis obliterans. The claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and bilateral dry eye syndrome were remanded.

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia, finding that the severity of the condition most closely approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability evaluation.

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of August 10, 2022, for the grant of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for DEA, a 10 percent disability rating for GERD, and service connection for IBS.

The Board denied service connection for bruxism and anxiety, but granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected gastroparesis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher initial rating, and an earlier effective date for a 30 percent rating for GERD with IBS.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain new medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, but remanded the claim for migraine headaches.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional medical evidence and clarification regarding the Veteran's GERD symptoms, their severity, and how they impact his health.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and a disability rating of 10 percent, but no more, for GERD effective August 20, 2024.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for GERD was withdrawn, and the claims for service connection for a low back disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral knee disability, and right knee disability were denied.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including IBS, venous insufficiency, a lung condition, liver condition, GERD, right and left hand conditions, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, and obesity. The claims for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and arthritis; left knee strain and instability; right knee strain and instability; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; heart condition; depression; and anxiety were remanded for further development.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for GERD and 50 percent for migraine headaches, effective from January 12, 2023.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for initial disability rating and service connection, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection for depressive disorder, GERD, and hypertension from September 16, 2015.

The Board granted service connection for asthma under the PACT Act but denied service connection for GERD, right lower extremity sciatica, left lower extremity sciatica, and bilateral hearing loss.

The appeal for the issues of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and sinusitis are dismissed as a matter of law. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea based on their etiological relationship to the Veteran's active service.